1–What’s the name of your latest release? Yours in Scandal (one of my favorite of my book titles, if I do say so myself!)  2–What is it about? The series features three men who are named “Man of the Year” (think: People’s Sexiest Man Alive) and the unexpected ramifications that come with that! Yours in Scandal kicks off the series with a young, wealthy mayor of NYC who falls for his political rival’s daughter. 3–What word best describes your heroine? Conflicted–she’s been taught to be ashamed of who she really is, and she’s got a lot of self-discovery to do! 4–What makes your hero irresistible? Where to start! Robert is wealthy, powerful, and um, hot, so there’s that. But more than that, he’s good–just a really, truly great guy. 5–Who are the people your main characters turn to when they need help? Both hero and heroine have an amazing support group! Robert has the undying loyalty of his sarcastic chief-of-staff, and Addie has two ride-or-die best friends. 6–What do you love about the setting of your book? It’s in my own backyard! I live in Manhattan, and I love setting books here amidst the glamour and energy of the city….

  Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors as a reader you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Lauren Layne. Writes: I write contemporary romance, and I generally classify them as romantic comedies as they’re pretty heavy on the banter, and light on the angst, though I do love ripping your heart out along the way, before putting it back together with a swoon-worthy ending! My most recent endeavor is HOT ASSET (May 22nd), a Wall Street romance about a playboy in a suit who likes to bend the rules, and the by-the-book SEC investigator out to take him down … About: Thirty-something city girl seeks fans of rom-coms who appreciates smart heroines, and confident heroes who are both gentlemen and alpha. Author feels qualified to write such stories, as she lives in Manhattan with her husband of 11 years, who she met in … high school. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Knows that snarky banter makes some of the best foreplay. Has a weakness for longing looks in which hero and heroine both…